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Schwalbe's balloon tire is one important aspect of touring and city bike that should not be underestimated for its excellent puncture protection..
SCHWALBE'S Big Apple is a bicycle tire that needs no introduction among bicycle tourists.
In fact, its one of the most versatile tire in the market offering protection and comfort to the cyclist.
On premium featured folding bikes, the Big Apple is a standard fitting.
I found this on my 2008 Dahon Speed P8 and has been using it for more than six years with very little down time on my
bicycling tours.
The Big Apple offers puncture protection against road debris and you would appreciate having it when it comes to cycling
around the roads of Malaysia.
Rolling resistance on the Big Apple is also pretty decent and to get the best out of it, you must inflate the tire to 80% of its
recommended air pressure.
And in this case, the tires must be inflated to 55psi to get a good roll and overall puncture protection.
On fixing flats, the 20" Big Apple is pretty easy handle.
Just insert a tire lever and you are in business to fix the flat with a tube patch.
The Big Apple is available for bikes with 16", 20", 24" and 26" tires.
And for long-term usage of the durable Big Apple, be sure to check your tire pressure every 30 days and use only recommended inner tubes from Schwalbe.
For more details on the Big Apple, log into www.schwalbetires.com